Argyresthia semitestacella
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Argyresthiidae |
Genus: | Argyresthia |
Species: | A. semitestacella
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Argyresthia semitestacella (Curtis, 1833)
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Argyresthia semitestacella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe.[1]
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The wingspan is 11–14 mm. The moth flies from July to October. [1].
The larvae feed on beech.
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Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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